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Fruits are a great source of vitamins and minerals. Citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruits are high in vitamin C and antioxidants which help keep your immune system strong. Yellow and orange fruits such as cantaloupe, mangoes, and apricots are high in vitamin A, which are essential ...

Fruits are a great source of vitamins and minerals. Citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruits are high in vitamin C and antioxidants which help keep your immune system strong. Yellow and orange fruits such as cantaloupe, mangoes, and apricots are high in vitamin A, which are essential ...

Contrary to popular belief, eating disorders is a male issue, not just a female issue. According to the National Eating Disorder Association, “one in three people suffering from an eating disorder is male”. So why is this not talked about? Men are less likely to seek treatment when struggling w...

Contrary to popular belief, eating disorders is a male issue, not just a female issue. According to the National Eating Disorder Association, “one in three people suffering from an eating disorder is male”. So why is this not talked about? Men are less likely to seek treatment when struggling w...

Eating disorders are commonly thought to be a heterosexual, young-adult, female-oriented mental health issue. However, this cannot be further from the truth as eating disorders do not discriminate against race, age, socio-economic status, gender, or sexual identification. LGBTQ+ individuals are at a...

Contrary to popular belief, eating disorders is a male issue, not just a female issue. According to the National Eating Disorder Association, “one in three people suffering from an eating disorder is male”. So why is this not talked about? Men are less likely to seek treatment when struggling w...

You don’t have to bring down every other woman or separate your womanhood from your identity to declare your own uniqueness!  Your feminine attributes should not inhibit but should strengthen your own greatness....

Eating disorders are very misunderstood by the general population. There are certain stigmas that come to people’s minds when you hear “eating disorder”, many of which are simply untrue and frankly, just rude. Here are some stigmas that I have come across as a professional in the mental health...

I love working in the mental health field, specifically eating disorders! I preach the importance of self-care, but sometimes fall short on practicing it myself! I love to cook, but sometimes just don’t feel like I have time to go to the grocery store, prep the meal, and cook especially if I am ju...

The purpose of mindful eating is to reconnect to the joy of eating by becoming aware of your thoughts, emotions, feelings, and behaviors associated with the eating experience. Mindful eating helps identify the causes to eat (am I hungry or am I bored?), what am I in the mood for (sweet or salty?), h...